Odisha

One More Doppler Radar To Set Up In Odisha For Hourly Weather Data: IMD DG

Bhubaneswar: Accurate forecast of an impending cyclone has helped Odisha contain the damage to life and property in the last few years, courtesy the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Be it Phailin, Fani or Amphan, the prediction of the Met office has been spot-on.

“We were personally satisfied with the way we successfully predicted cyclone Amphan genesis, track, landfall, wind speed and impact. It was a challenge for the team since Amphan was a super cyclone,” IMD Director-General (DG) Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said.

“Two Doppler Radars have been set up at Paradip and Gopalpur. Efforts are on to set up another Doppler Radar at Sambalpur,” he further said.

The IMD is currently using the radar of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at Balasore. “If need be, a radar will be set up in this district,” he added.

“Our main objective is to provide hourly weather data to all the blocks across the country,” he pointed out.

 

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Rashmika Mandanna Spotted In A Wheelchair, Struggles To Stand On Her Feet [Watch]

New Delhi: After the record-breaking success of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, Rashmika Mandanna has her…

4 hours ago

12 VWSC Members From Odisha Invited To Attend Republic Day Celebrations In Delhi

Bhubaneswar: Twelve members of Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSC) from nine districts of Odisha…

4 hours ago

This Is How Janhvi Kapoor Plans To Settle Down After Marriage [Watch]

Hyderabad: Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor, who is rumoured to be dating Shikhar Pahariya, had once…

4 hours ago

Industrial Projects Worth Rs 3,883 Cr Approved Ahead of Utkarsh Odisha Conclave

Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable stride toward strengthening industrial ecosystem, the Odisha government on Wednesday approved…

4 hours ago

ISL: Odisha FC Rally From 2-Goal Deficit To Snatch Thrilling Victory Vs Bengaluru FC, Diego Mauricio Nets Brace

Bengaluru: Playing away from home, Odisha FC turned the game on its head to snatch a…

4 hours ago

Balakrishna-Urvashi Starrer ‘Daaku Maharaaj’ To Be Released In Hindi

Hyderabad: Two weeks after its Telugu release, the Hindi version of Balakrishna-Urvashi Rautela starrer ‘Daaku…

5 hours ago